Want to buy a Imac

[MarkOne]

Ok I want to buy a Imac, it will be use only for browsing, and get use to the OSX, ( all true i have a Imac few years ok with a Leopard ) I may install something to test Windows application on it, but just test how it work, I will still make my Windows work in my PCs.

I paste the cart view to know if I miss something, they sell 4 gb memory $ 200 more , is it necessary . I take a 21, as I have no use for a 27.... If never I like so much this Imac , I will go probably go for a Mac Pro.

[Cheator]

If I may suggest 2 things, being a new mac user:

1. Buy from the refurbished store. you get the warranty and the stuff isn't that old.. and you save the apple tax in most cases

2. Get a Mac mini. They're much easier to upgrade and you can use the monitor for other things.

Good luck and let us know

EDIT: as an example, here is the exact computer for much less, and yet has the SAME warranty :)

Refurbished iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Apple Store (Canada)

[MarkOne]

Thanks for your answer, but sorry, I don't buy use, and I want a Imac not a mini , if I upgrade it will be for a Mac Pro. My main question is more about if 4 gb is enough, and if I need something else for this 21 " Imac

[Cheator]

Originally Posted by MarkOne

Thanks for your answer, but sorry, I don't buy use, and I want a Imac not a mini , if I upgrade it will be for a Mac Pro. My main question is more about if 4 gb is enough, and if I need something else for this 21 " Imac

Its not used. Most refurbs (actually just about all of them) are systems that were configured and then the order was cancelled. As soon as they open the compenents to ship it out, it has to be considered refurb. This was a big deal at Dell when I was there, we weren't supposed to tell anyone! Also stuff that might not have passed initial QA was done again.. which means it was inspected TWICE. Chances are no one ever touched it ;).

4gb is plenty for my macbook. OSX 10.6 doesn't take up alot of ram.

[Jack Rabbit]

Unless you plan to use a lot of VMs 4G is plenty. If you really are going to use it only for browsing an extra 4G would be wasted.

The memory is also user replaceable and the unit will come with two free slots. If you need more later then upgrade.

For $199 I would buy the AppleCare.

[Thund3rball]

My bro just bought one too. No idea what his specs are but he seems happy enough with it after using Windows since forever ago. 4GB is plenty, just like it would be on Windows. I've been using Macs in one form or another for about 10 years now. It's just another computer imo. ;)

[MarkOne]

Originally Posted by Jack Rabbit

For $199 I would buy the AppleCare.

I guess with an all in one it's not a bad idea.

[yamawho]

I would get the reburb ... it would pay for the apple care if you decide to take it.

FYI ... I did order an iPod reburb once and it wasn't "new" when I got it. This was from TigerDirect however.

I have 2GB in my mini and started using iMovie ... works really well. My Mini only has a 160GB hdd so I purchased an Iomega MiniMax 1TB external hdd and import the vids directly on that from the camera.

If I got a iMac, I would consider a reburb 24" model ... this has a 16:10 screen.

[Synth]

OS x86

[MarkOne]

I DON'T WANT A REFURBISHED ONE , this is a business expense, so I don't care about the price. I need to spend not save

All I want to know is , if my option for the model I choose is ok or not, I have not use a Imac since 5 years, an As with all my PC, I will not sell it if I upgrade, I will buy a more powerful one , so I don't need something upgradeable.

it's not for you the Apple it's for me... the basis of sale is to give what the customer want not what the seller need

So is 4 gigs enough
Are they other software than can be useful , in the usual selection of the Apple store build..